Bushings for High Voltage AC Applications

Selection guide
During selection of bushings for high voltage applications several important factors have
to be considered to ensure that the correct equipment is chosen. This Selection Guide
has been produced to simplify the selection process and to ensure that sufficient
information exists to allow the correct selection to be made.
The technical information pertaining to bushings manufactured by ABB Components has
been divided in separate documents, with one document for each type.
The information provided in this document is intended to be general and does not cover
all possible applications. Any specific application not covered should be referred directly
to ABB Components AB, or its authorized representative.
ABB Components AB makes no warranty or representation and assumes no liability for
the accuracy of the information in this document or for the use of such information. All
information in this document is subject to change without notice.
ABB Components also manufactures the following products:

On-load tap-changers
Motor-drive mechanisms

Table of contents
The selection process for
AC bushings _________________ 3

Input data ___________________ 4

Type of application ___________________ 4
Electrical requirements ________________ 4
Ambient conditions including
mecanical requirements _______________ 4

Selection ____________________ 5

Bushings - product scope _______ 6

Product documentation _________ 8

Technical guide ______________________ 8
Installation and maintenance guide _______ 8
Product informations __________________ 8

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 The selection process for AC bushings
Below is a schematic plan, showing the selection process.
Before the selection can start, a number of different input
data have to be collected. After that the selection guide can
be used to select the most suitable bushing for the
application in question. When the type of bushing is
identified, the selection of the right size is made in the
applicable Technical Guide. In the Technical Guide, the
special features, such as connection details, oil level
indicator, inclination of the bushing etc. are chosen.
Information about mounting and service is given in the
Installation and Maintenance Guide, available for all types.
For special questions, product informations giving more
detailed information are available upon request. For any
further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact
ABB Components.

Input data
Electrical requirements
Referred standards
(IEC 137, ANSI/IEEE, others)
Ambient conditions including mechanical
requirements

Selection guide ABB Components AB

Selection (p. 5): Sales department
Quick reference for transformer bushings
Application
Nominal voltage
Lightning impulse Installation and
Switching impulse maintenance guide
AC 1 min. dry
AC 1 min. wet
Phase-to-ground voltage
Current
Creepage distance General
product informations

Technical guide
Ratings for all standard sizes of bushings
Dimensions for all standard sizes of bushings
Special options for the bushings

Order

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 Input data
Type of application IEC ANSI

ABB Components AC bushings are made for five different Air temperature 30 °C 40 °C
applications: Transformer oil temperature
Air to Oil rise above ambient 60 K 55 K
Oil to Oil
Oil to SF6 Maximum hot spot in
Air to Air OIP bushings 105 °C 105 °C
Air to SF6
Maximum hot spot in
For DC application, please contact ABB Components for RIP bushings 120 °C 120 °C
further information.
Required power factor if standards other than IEC or
ANSI are referred to
Electrical requirements This is made as a routine test on all bushings. IEC requires
The following electrical data must be known prior to the bushing to have a power factor below 0.7 %. ANSI
commencing the selection process: requires the bushing to have a power factor below 0.55 %.

Referred standard
Generally ABB Components bushings fulfil the electrical
Ambient conditions including
requirements according to IEC (IEC 137) and ANSI (IEEE mechanical requirements
C57.19.00-1991 and IEEE C57.19.01-2000). If any other
standard is required, please contact ABB Components. Referred standard
ABB Components bushings fulfil the ambient and
Rated voltage mechanical requirements according to IEC (IEC 137).
Normally the phase-to-phase voltage for the system where ANSI (IEEE C57.19.01-2000) specify certain dimension
the bushing is intended to be used. requirements which deviate from ABB Components
bushings. Please check in our bushing Technical Guides
Required lightning impulse level
or directly with ABB Components for further information. If
Normally the same lightning impulse level as for the
any other standard is required, please contact
transformer. The lightning impulse test is a routine test for
ABB Components.
bushings with a rated voltage equal to or above 300 kV.
Required specific creepage distance
Required switching impulse level
IEC defines the specific creepage distance as the total
Normally the same switching impulse level as for the
creepage distance divided with the rated voltage whereas
transformer. This is a type test and is made during wet
ANSI defines it as the total creepage distance divided by
conditions for bushings for outdoor application.
the line-to-ground voltage. This means that there is a
Required test level for the dry 1 minute AC test conversion factor of 3 between IEC and ANSI.
Normally about 10% above the test level of the induced test
IEC defines four different classes depending on the degree
for the transformer. This test is made as a routine test on
of pollutions in the area where the bushing is intended to
all bushings.
be used:
Test voltage for the wet 1 minute AC test
Class 1 16 mm/kV for lightly polluted atmospheres
This is a type test for bushings with a rated voltage below
Class 2: 20 mm/kV for medium polluted atmospheres
300 kV.
Class 3: 25 mm/kV for heavily polluted atmospheres
Phase-to-ground voltage Class 4: 31 mm/kV for very heavily polluted atmospheres
This is the actual continuous AC voltage that the bushing
The most common classes are 20 and 25 mm/kV.
is subjected to.
Required cantilever load
Nominal current
Both IEC and ANSI have specified values for the required
This is the maximum continuous AC current the bushing
cantilever load. In the new revision of IEC 137 two different
can carry at a certain air temperature and a certain oil
levels for the cantilever load are given: Level 1 for normal
temperature with the hot spot of the bushing at maximum
application and Level 2 for special applications with severe
105 °C (120 °C for RIP). The following temperatures
mechanical loads. Level 1 corresponds to the level in the
applies for IEC and ANSI:
previous revision of IEC 137.

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 Selection
Rated voltage

Current

Quick reference for transformer bushings.

Rated Lightning Switching Routine AC 1 min. Phase-to-ground Current Creepage

voltage impulse impulse, wet AC 1 min. wet voltage distance
(kV) (kV) (kV) dry (kV) (kV) (kV) (A) (mm)

Air to Oil:
GOB 170 750 N.A. 365 325 170 1250 4800
GSA-OA 170 750 N.A. 365 325 100 2000 5504*)
GOM 300 1175 850 505 550 200 1600 7550
GOE 800 2550 1600 1000 1000 485 5000 20000
GOH 36 200 N.A. 80 75 36 25000 760

Oil to Oil:
GSA-OO 245 1050 N.A. 505 N.A. 141 2500 N.A.

Oil to SF6:
GOEK 800 2550 N.A. 1000 N.A. 485 5000 N.A.

Air to Air:
GOBL 145 650 N.A. 300 275 145 1250 4080
GSA-AA 170 550 N.A. 260 230 100 2000 3913*)
GOEL 800 2100 1600 1000 1000 485 5000 20000
GGAL 550 1675 1300 750 750 485 5000 17500*)

Air to SF6:
GGA 550 1800 1360 800 800 318 4000 13750*)

Maximum ratings for different types of ABB Components bushings. See also quick reference above.
*) Silicone rubber sheds.

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 Bushings - p

L 33152 L 36531 L 35702 L 33150 L 37060 L 37062

Type GOB GOM GOE GOH GOEK GOBL

Technical Guide 1ZSE 2750-102 1ZSE 2750-108 1ZSE 2750-105 1ZSE 2750-107 1ZSE 2750-106 1ZSE 2750-104

Installation and
Maintenance Guide 2750 515-12 2750 515-41 2750 515-1 2750 515-85 2750 515-116 2750 515-117

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product scope

L 26836 L 36697

GOEL GGAL GGA GSA-OA GSA-AA GSA-OO

- - 1ZSE 2770-100 1ZSE 2750-111 1ZSE 2750-112 1ZSE 2750-116

2750 515-132 - 2770 501-2 2750 515-115 2750 515-133 2750 515-138

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 Product documentation
Technical guide
The Technical guide provides ratings and dimensions for
all standard sizes of a particular bushing. Several design
options are also given.
Colour of air side insulator
Brown and light grey porcelains are available as standard
for most of our bushings with brown as the most common
one.
Silicone rubber sheds are only available in light grey
RAL 7035.
Type of connection
Draw lead: This type of connection is the most common one
for low currents. The current is carried by a stranded cable
pulled through the bushing. The inner terminal can be
connected to the cable either by brazing or crimping.
Guidance for the needed area of the cable is also given in
the Technical Guide.
Solid rod: This type of connection is used when the current
becomes too large to be carried by a stranded cable. The
current is carried by a solid rod pulled through the bushing.
Draw rod: This type of connection is used for the GOE and
GOEK on higher currents to get a simple design of the
transformer together with an easy mounting of the bushing
on the transformer. The current is carried by a conductor
tube, included in the bushing. As the draw rod solution
simplifies the transformer design it is used quite frequently
also at lower currents.
Outer terminal: Aluminium and copper alloy are available
as standard for most of our bushings. Other materials and
dimensions are available upon request.
Type of shielding
Shield for the transformer side of the bushing is normally
available as standard. Depending on voltage level and
type of bushing the shield is epoxy coated or insulated with
press board. Guidance for the design of the position of the
bushing in the transformer is also given in the Technical
Guide. If other bottom end shields are used, ABB
Components can assist with field calculations to confirm
the compatibility between the bushing, the shield and the
transformer. Type tests as well as routine tests are
performed with our standard shields mounted on the
bushings oil side.
Oil level indicator
Oil level indicators are normally requested on oil-filled
bushings. This is an option for smaller bushings. The
indicator comprises a sight glass or is of a magnetic type,
depending on the type of bushing.
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Pressure monitoring
Pressure monitoring equipment is an option on bushings
for connection between SF6 and the transformer oil. This
gives the advantage of continuous monitoring including
alarm and trip functions.
Installation and maintenance guide
The Installation and maintenance guide provides
information on how to handle the bushing. Detailed
information about inner and outer connections and
maintenance are also important parts of this document.
Each product type has its own Installation and maintenance
guide.
Product informations
Product informations are available to answer general
questions that are not covered in the Technical guides or
the Installation and maintenance guides. These questions
include the following:
Gasket in ABB oil impregnated bushings (2152 4016-3)
Gives a short description about the gasket system used in
ABB Components' bushings.
Repair of damaged porcelain insulator (2750 514-23)
Describes how to repair small damages in porcelains.
Bushing diagnostics and conditioning (2750 515-142)
Guidelines for diagnostics and conditioning of bushings.
Bushing oil (2750 515-84) General information about the
oil used in ABB Components' bushings.
Seismic calculation on ABB bushings mounted on a
transformer tank cover (2750 515-88) Guide how to
calculate seismic withstand on ABB Components' bushings.
Resin impregnated paper bushings (2750 515-130)
Comprehensive information about the RIP technology
used in ABB Components' bushings type GSA.
Silicone rubber (2750 515-131) Comprehensive
information about the silicone rubber insulators used on
ABB Components' bushings type GSA.
Difference between RIP and OIP bushings
(2750 515-136) Particular features of RIP and OIP bushings
from ABB Components.
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